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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
AMRUT 2.0 reforms on water conservation envisages recycle of treated wastewater to meet 20% of city water and 40% of industry water demand
Under reforms agenda of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 , reforms on water conservation envisages recycle of treated wastewater to meet 20% of the total city water demand and 40% of industry water demand in aggregate at the state level.
Government of India haslaunched AMRUT 2.0 on 01October 2021 for 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. AMRUT 2.0 is designed to provide universal coverage of water supply to all households through functional taps in all statutory towns and coverage of sewerage/septage management in 500 AMRUT cities. Making the cities ‘water secure’ and thereby enhancing ease of living of citizens is major objective of the Mission.
AMRUT 2.0 has been envisaged topromote circular economy of water through development of city water balance plan for each city focusing on recycle/reuse of treated sewage, rejuvenation of water bodies and water conservation.Under Sewerage component of the AMRUT2.0 for 500 AMRUT cities, tertiary treatment with end-to-end reuse plan ;provision/ augmentation and rehabilitation of sewerage systems with end-to-end treatment and reuse; tapping of used water for recycling; identifying the bulk users of recycled used water and facilitating sale of used water to potential users  are admission components.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
YB/SS
Prime Minister's Office
We will keep supporting our hardworking fishermen: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has reiterated support for the fishermen community and has said that work will continue for ensuring better markets and livelihoods for them.
In reply to a tweet by Member of Parliament Shri Ashok Nete, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"आपल्या कष्टकरी मच्छीमार समुदायाला आम्ही कायम पाठबळ देत राहू आणि त्यांना उत्तम बाजारपेठ आणि उपजीविकेची साधने मिळत राहतील हे सुनिश्चित करू."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Less than 40,000 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours
At 4,82,071, India's Active Caseload further declines; constitutes 1.58% of total cases
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 35.28 Cr
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 5% for 28 consecutive days
India has reported less than 40,000  daily new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since eight continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload. The country’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,82,071.
A net decline of 3,279 is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 1.58% of the country's total Positive Cases.
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 35.28 crore yesterday. A total of 35,28,92,046 vaccine doses have been administered through 46,34,986 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 14,81,583 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,02,29,388
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2nd Dose
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73,13,234
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,75,86,200
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2nd Dose
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96,69,322
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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10,07,24,211
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2nd Dose
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27,77,265
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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9,07,90,116
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2nd Dose
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1,89,54,073
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,89,93,767
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2nd Dose
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2,58,54,470
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Total
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35,28,92,046
The new phase of universalization of COVID19 vaccination commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID19 vaccination throughout the country.
As more people are getting recovered from COVID-19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for 53 consecutive days now. 42,352 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
More than 2,000  recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,97,00,430 people have already recovered from COVID-19 and 42,352 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.11%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 15,22,504 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 41.97 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.40% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.61% today. Daily Positivity rate has remained less than 5% for 28 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Culture
Central Government has been promoting sports and sports culture by supporting sportspersons for excellence at international level through National Sports Federations  as well as directly under Target Olympic Podium Scheme. Under Khelo India Scheme emphasis is laid on early scouting of talent and its nurturing, quality coaching and bridging critical gaps in sports infrastructure. Many Indian players have earned accolades at international level by winning medals in various championships. Government is helping NSFs in organizing national competitions and organizing annual Khelo India competitions. These efforts have helped in spreading the culture of sports which is an ongoing process.
This Information was given by the Minister of State  Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
PROVISION OF TAP WATER SUPPLY MADE TO 12.7 CRORE  HOUSEHOLDS
Since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission -Har Ghar Jal to enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water through tap connection, by 2024.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 3.23 Crore  rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 03.08.2023, around 9.48 Crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 03.08.2023, out of 19.41 Crore rural households in the country, around 12.71 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes. State/ UT-wise details of tap connections are annexed.
To achieve the goal of JJM in the whole country with speed and scale, Government of India is handholding the States, to expedite the implementation of the mission through number of steps inter alia, which includes joint discussion and finalization of annual action plan  of States/ UTs, regular review of implementation, workshops/ conferences/ webinars for capacity building and knowledge sharing, field visits by multi-disciplinary team to provide technical support, etc. A detailed Operational Guideline for the implementation of JJM; Margdarshika for Gram Panchayats & VWSCs to provide safe drinking water in rural households and Guidelines on a special campaign to provide piped water supply in anganwadi centres, ashramshalas and schools have been shared with States/ UTs to facilitate planning and implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. For online monitoring, JJM–Integrated Management Information System  and JJM–Dashboard has been put in place. Provision has also been made for transparent online financial management through Public Financial Management System .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush to release videos, short film, booklet on benefits of Ayurveda-based nutritious diet
November 2 to be celebrated as Ayurveda Day; this year’s theme is ‘Ayurveda for Poshan’
To exhibit the strength of Ayurveda in our daily regimen of food through innovative and healthy recipes, the Ministry of Ayush will release videos prepared by National Institute of Ayurveda on the occasion of ‘6th Ayurveda Day’ tomorrow, November 2nd.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will be the chief guest of the celebrations, while Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will preside over the function. Union Minister of State for Ayush, Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai, and Minister for Medical, Health and Ayush, Government of Rajasthan, Dr Ragyu Sharma, will be the guests of honour.
Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Jaipur City MP Ramcharan Bohra and MLA & Chief Whip In Rajasthan Assembly Dr Mahesh Joshi will be the special guests.
The Ministry will also launch a short film based on scientific achievements in the field of ‘Ayurveda Poshan’. The film has been made by Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush.
Among other important events that will take place during the celebrations include launch of a web portal, unveiling of Ayurveda Swasthya Samiksha Booklet and Ayurveda for Poshan document, release of NIA Nutri Cookies, unveiling of various CCRAS publications and release of manuscript publications.
The Ayurveda Day celebrations are being held under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The theme this year is ‘Ayurveda for Poshan’.
Various other ministries including the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Ministry of Education will also participate in the celebrations.
Ayurveda Food Expo will be a major attraction of the event. It will exhibit the strength of Ayurveda in Food Sector by showcasing various Innovative recipes like Ready-to-eat healthy foods and others. It will serve as the ideal platform to bring together various stake holders of Ayurveda under one roof.
As part of celebrations, all National Institutes and Research Councils under the aegis of Ministry of Ayush will organize events related to the theme ‘Ayurveda for Poshan’, including a national seminar, public lectures, medical camps, and quiz and other competitions.
All National Institutes and Research Councils will also explore the possibility of launching Ayush products like toffees, biscuits, cookies, tea etc of high nutritional value, which have been developed by them on the principles of Ayurveda.
Ministry of Finance
DGGI Gurugram Zonal Unit arrest one person on charges of creating and operating fictitious firms on forged documents and passing fake input tax credit of Rs 190 crore
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence  Gurugram Zonal Unit , Haryana has arrested one Md. Shamshad Saifi resident of New Delhi on charges of creating and operating fictitious firms on forged documents and passing fake input tax credit by way of issuance of invoices without any actual receipt or supply of goods or services.
It is apparent from the investigation conducted till date, that Md. Saifi created two companies by the name of M/s Techno Electrical and M/s Lata Sales based at New Delhi on basis of bogus and forged documents in the name of non-existent persons at addresses not even pertaining to firms. M/s Techno passed on fraudulent ITC of Rs. 98.09 crore to M/s Lata, which further generated fake ITC of Rs. 69.59 crore to various non-existent firms.
Md. Shamshad Saifi is also responsible for creating four more fake non-existent firms namely M/s Galaxy Enterprises, M/s Moon M/s Sidharth Enterprises & M/s Sun Enterprises based at New Delhi It was ascertained that all the above mentioned firms have only supplied invoices without actual supply of goods.
The investigation spanned multiple locations in Delhi and based on documentary evidence and statement recorded, it was ascertained that Md. Saifi is a key person in orchestrating this racket of making fake firms on forged documents. Accordingly, Md. Saifi was arrested today and produced before Addl. CJM, Gurugram, who ordered judicial custody. A total fake ITC of more than Rs. 190 crore has been thus passed by the accused.
Further investigations in the matter are under progress.
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Ministry of Railways
Strengthening of Railway Bridges
As on 01.04.2019, there are 1,50,746 Railway Bridges on Indian Railways’ network. There is a well-established system of inspection of railway bridges in Indian Railways. All the bridges are inspected twice a year, one before the onset of monsoon and one detailed inspection after the monsoon by the designated officials. After inspection, every bridge is assigned an Overall Rating Number  and based on the ORN of bridge Rebuilding/Strengthening is undertaken. The data are maintained Zonal Railway wise and not area-wise. The Zone-wise, including tribal area, a total of Rs. 809.05 crore is allocated as under:
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Zonal Railways
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Central
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Eastern
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East Central
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East Coast
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Northern
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North Central
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North Eastern
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Northeast Frontier
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Fund allocated

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83.50
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70.70
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71.06
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40.22
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67.51
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31.55
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24.67
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69.04
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Zonal Railways
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North Western
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Southern
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South Central
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South Eastern
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South East Central
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South Western
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Western
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West Central
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Fund allocated 
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26.64
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48.39
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49.25
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46.66
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14.28
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23.64
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78.31
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56.61
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to February, 2022 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’,  ‘6.64% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.64% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through price based auction,, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 8,000 crore against the above Security/Securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on April 23, 2021  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on April 23, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on April 23, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on April 26, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Celebrates Swachhata Pakhwada
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th April 2023. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the important flagship programme of the Government, initiated by the Prime Minister to fulfil the dream of Mahatma Gandhi to make a clean and hygienic India, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs launched Swachhata Pakhwada during the second fortnight of April 2023. This was as per the Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada for the year 2023 released by the Department of Drinking water and Sanitation.
The Pakhwada commenced by administering of ‘Swachhata Pledge’ by Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Gudey Srinivas, on 17th April, 2023.
[Shri Gudey Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs administering ‘Swachhata Pledge’]
Cleanliness drive was carried during the Swachhata Pakhwada, and reviewing/recording/weeding of old physical files were done by the employees of the Ministry. To keep the office place neat and clean, old obsolete items were identified for auction, cleaning of electrical switch boards/fans/AC and whitewashing in all rooms of the Ministry were got done. To spread awareness and importance of Swachhata in one’s life, Swachhata Pledge was administered to students in college/schools by organising special sitting of Youth Parliament.
[Cleanliness Drive] [Reviewing of files]
[cleaning of electrical fan/switch board] [whitewashing]
[Old obsolete items] [Swachhata pledge administered to students]
During the Swachhata Pakhwada, 92 files were reviewed, out of which 32 files were weeded out and Revenue of Rs 67,900/- was generated by auctioning of old obsolete items which were identified during pakhwada.
Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 concluded with prize distribution to top three sections of the Ministry who stood best on Swachhata Parameters during Pakhwada.
[Shri Gudey Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs awarded swachhata prizes]
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves the acquisition of Metso Oyj’s  minerals business by Outotec Oyj 
The Competition Commission of India  approves the acquisition of Metso Oyj’s  minerals business by Outotec Oyj  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, [Combination Registration No. C-2020/03/735].
The CCI has published the order approving the acquisition of Metso’s minerals business  by Outotec. All such assets, rights, debts, and liabilities of Metso that relate to, or primarily serve, its minerals business  will be acquired by Outotec. The approval is subject to modifications that are aimed at eliminating the likely anti-competitive effects of the proposed combination.
The above order was a result of an detailed inquiry undertaken pursuant to the notice given by Metso and Outotec under sub-section  of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002  on 12th March, 2020. The Commission found that the Proposed Combination is an integration of two strong and close competitors in the market for Iron Ore Palletisation  Equipment Island in India and appears to:
- limit the number of suppliers available to customer in this market in India;
- reduce the intensity of innovation in the technology for pelletizing technology and equipment;
- perpetuate the substantial market position of the Parties in the market; and reduce or eliminate the competitive pressure that would prevail in the absence of Proposed Combination;
- reduce the extent of countervailing bargaining power that the customers enjoy on account of the competition exerted by independent presence of Metso and Outotec;
- increase the cost of the entrants and rivals to compete and increase their presence in the market given that there is no likeliness of a timely and sufficient entry that could act as a competitive constraint to the combined entity; result in creation of a strong integrated player
Thus, the CCI was of the view that the proposed combination would reduce competition and confer the combined entity, the ability to increase price etc.
In order to address the competition concerns arising as a result of the proposed combination, the Parties proposed voluntary remedies / modifications . The Commission noted that VRP given by Parties eliminates the overlap between the Parties in the IOP segment in India and would effectively transfer Metso Minerals’s Indian Straight Grate  IOP capital equipment business to a suitable buyer, thereby preserving the competition.
The modification essentially involves transferring a right to fully use and exploit the SG IOP capital equipment drawings, including the related registered IP by way of an exclusive and irrevocable license, subject to a lump sum upfront payment and no ongoing royalties. VRP will allow the emergence of a new competitor, thus resolving any concerns whatsoever in relation to this segment.
The Order of the Commission is available at:
https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notice_order_document/Order735.pdf
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List till 31st May 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List for six months beyond 30th November, 2018 and till 31st May 2019.
The Commission has held extensive meetings with the stake holders including the State Governments, the State Backward Classes Commissions, various community associations and general public belonging to various Backward Classes and Commissions and also obtained records, caste-wise, of OBCs admitted in higher educational institution as well as similar caste-wise data of recruits in Central Departments, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Public Sector Banks & Financial Institutions.
Based on the emanating information from the data as processed and analyzed, the Commission has expressed that a round of discussion with the States and their Backward Classes Commission was required before finalizing the sub-categorized lists and the Report.
Ministry of Defence
Second Career To Ex-Servicemen
Directorate General Resettlement  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with IBM to engage ex-servicemen with the objective of providing them a second career and to facilitate their seamless integration into the civilian workforce. The MoU was signed on 27th June 2023. Details of the MoU are as under:
- It is a non-binding MoU wherein IBM is desirous of engaging with ex-servicemen from military background with an intent to hire such individuals, if found suitable, for multiple opportunities that have arisen and may continue to arise at IBM and/or its affiliates. DGR and IBM intend to collaborate on their mutual goal of helping ex-servicemen from military background pursue their corporate careers.
- The MoU is valid from the date of signing the MoU, however, the same may be terminated by either Party vide a written notice to that effect of not less than 30  days.
Modalities will be jointly worked out between DGR and IBM. DGR connects with companies and industry bodies to seek employment for Ex-servicemen as per their skill sets.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Manne Srinivas Reddy and others in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore  assumes charge of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore  here today took charge of the office. After assuming the charge Col. Rathore said that under his tenure the ministry will provide “samman and suvidha” to the sports persons for their growth and development. He said that an athlete is country’s first citizen and ministry will serve them 24X7. He said sports ministry has to work 24X7 to provide service to the sports persons.